Craig Payne

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has presented a wide array of symptoms, ranging from respiratory distress to neurological complications. Among the more peculiar...

Foot pain in golfers can stem from a variety of sources, often linked to the unique demands of the sport. One of the primary causes is the repetitive nature of the golf swing, which places significant...

Mueller-Weiss Disease, also known as Mueller-Weiss Syndrome or and Aseptic Necrosis of the Navicular Bone, is a rare foot disorder that affects the navicular bone, one of the tarsal bones in the...

We often take our feet for granted, but they bear the weight of our entire body as we go about our daily lives. Its not until something goes wrong that we take notice. Probably one of the most common...

Germ Theory is basically the theory that germs cause disease. You would think that this is simple and not controversial, but there is a small and vocal group that think that this is not true and that...

An Achilles tendon rupture is somewhat of a dramatic injury when it happens and there are plenty of videos of it happening to elite athletes and also to the weekend warrior athlete. The Achilles...

Bunions are a very common problem of the feet, especially in females. They are an enlargement of the bone at the big toe joint and are commonly associated with a deviation of the big toe towards the...

As a podiatrist this is one question that I get asked a lot, both clinically and in social situations. They do not have roots. After a podiatrist removes a corn, they do tend to come back, but not...

Foot corns are a common affliction that many people experience, often leading to discomfort and frustration. These small, hardened areas of skin typically develop on the toes or soles of the feet due...

The circulation boosters are products that you see widely promoted in television commercials and infomercials and print media with claims that they can improve and boost the circulation. You also see...

Stress fractures are a reasonably common overuse injury in athletes, especially where these is lot of repetitive motions such as running. In runners almost any bone can get a stress fracture. A stress...

Pitted keratolysis is a relatively common infection of the skin of the foot that is characterized by multiple pits or holes on the sole of the feet and sometimes the toes. The infection is caused by a...

Zinc is a chemical element with the symbol of Zn. It is also an essential micronutrient for humans where it has important roles in the growth of cells and many other biological processes. It is...

Crocs are a type of foam clog that are a popular form of footwear but are also the butt of many jokes and memes. They were originally designed as a shoe to use around water, especially boating but...

Cancer can affect any part of the body and the foot is no exception. It is, however, rare in the foot but when it does happen getting the diagnosis correct is vital. Cancer is a disease of the cells...